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--- supported_controllers [2024/05/03 16:47] – [Keyboard] lbrpdx
+++ supported_controllers [2025/03/18 21:25] (current) – [4dapter] tugg_speedoman
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-PS4 controllers are supported. In case of issues, it is often the dongle which is not supported by Linux. To pair the PS4 controller, first put it into pairing mode by press and **holding** the PlayStation button and ''[Share]'' button at the same time for 3 seconds. Hold these buttons until the light bar starts rapidly flashing. Then go in the menu to **CONTROLLER & BLUETOOTH SETTINGS** -> **PAIR A BLUETOOTH DEVICE**. It should then automatically be detected and paired.
+PS4 controllers are supported. In case of [[:troubleshooting#bluetooth_issues_not_connecting_no_devices_detected_etc|issues]], it is often the dongle which is not [[:hardware:compatible_dongle_list|supported by Linux]]. To pair the PS4 controller, first put it into pairing mode by press and **holding** the PlayStation button and ''[Share]'' button at the same time for 3 seconds. Hold these buttons until the light bar starts rapidly flashing. Then go in the menu to **CONTROLLER & BLUETOOTH SETTINGS** -> **PAIR A BLUETOOTH DEVICE**. It should then automatically be detected and paired.
 For touch-friendly systems (looking at Nintendo DS emulators for example), the PS4 touch pad is recognized as a mouse, and can be used for that.
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 PS4 controllers always work when connected via USB cable.
+=== Alternative connection method ===
+This method is similar tho the PS3 controller and may help when the pairing mode method above fails. Connect the PS4 controller to the Batocera machine via USB cable, wait a moment for it to register, and then disconnect the PS4 controller. In Batocera, go to **CONTROLLER & BLUETOOTH SETTINGS** -> **PAIR A BLUETOOTH DEVICE** and press the PlayStation button on the PS4 controller while it is scanning. Batocera should then pick up the controller and sync with it.
 ==== PS5 controllers ====
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 Xbox controllers always work if connected via USB cable.
+<WRAP center round tip>
+As reported by some users, like many other controllers, if you experience issues with your Xbox One controller, make sure its firmware is up to date. It requires access to a Windows machine to upgrade XBox One controller's firmware.
+</WRAP>
 ==== Xbox Core/Series S/Series X controllers ====
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-With the sunsetting of Google Stadia, Google released an optional firmware update for its controllers to make them function as generic Bluetooth controllers. The update is performed through the browser [[https://stadia.google.com/controller/index_en_US.html|on this page]] (Google currently states that the Bluetooth update will be available only until December 31st, 2023). This controller is supported in Batocera **v36** and higher.
+With the sunsetting of Google Stadia, Google released an optional firmware update for its controllers to make them function as generic Bluetooth controllers. The update is performed through the browser [[https://stadia.google.com/controller/index_en_US.html|on this page]] (Google initially stated that the Bluetooth update will be available only until 2023, then extended it to 2024 have now extended to December 31st, 2025). This controller is supported in Batocera **v36** and higher.
 Once the controller is switched to Bluetooth mode, it cannot be switched back to Wi-Fi mode for use with Stadia (not that this matters anyway as Stadia is discontinued).
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 The controller comes with a 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth receiver, which makes the controller appear as though it were a wired USB controller to the host machine, but the T3S model still works via any ordinary Bluetooth receiver.
+=== Gamesir Nova Lite ===
+Gamesir Nova Lite controllers have been reported to be working correctly with Batocera when paired with the included dongle, in X-Input mode (press the pair button and Y button).
 ==== X-Arcade Tankstick ====
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 The X-Arcade Tankstick is supported on Batocera when you enable ''controllers.xarcade.enabled=1'' in the ''/userdata/system/batocera.conf'' file. It is done through the ''arcade2jstick'' module, which means that each of the two sticks is seen as an independent joystick by EmulationStation and the emulators. The trackball is recognized as a USB mouse in emulators that support mouse.
+==== Xtension Controller (from https://recroommasters.com) ====
+{{::xtension.jpg?300|Xtension 2 Player Controller “Emulator Edition”}}
+{{::xtensionplus.jpg?300|Xtension 2 Player Plus Controller “Emulator Edition PLUS”}}
+{{::xtension4.jpg?300|Xtension 4 Player Controller “Emulator Edition”}}
+For 2 or 4 players, with as options : trackball, extra buttons, artwork.
+Should work out of the box in batocera 41.
 ==== Rii RK707 ====
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 ==== Nexilux Wii U Pro Controller ====
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+There are many clones of this controller which do not work with Batocera.
+</WRAP>
 A third-party Wii U style Pro controller. Works fine with all the D-input compatible emulators, but may have issues with Wine (which expects an X-input controller, can be worked around by using a pad2key profile for some games).
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-There are adapters (sometimes called adaptoids) that can be used to convert original controllers over to USB, which should work in most cases. These are usually console specific but sometimes feature multiple ports; the latter of which is always a third-party solution where quality may be questionable.
+There are adapters (sometimes called adaptoids) that can be used to convert original controllers over to USB, which should work in most cases. These are usually console specific but sometimes feature multiple ports; the latter of which is always a third-party solution where quality may be questionable, especially with regards to added input lag.
+==== 4dapter ====
+An excellent original controller adapter that connects via USB-C with [[https://rpubs.com/misteraddons/inputlatency|1ms input lag]] is the [[https://www.tindie.com/products/timville/4dapter-switch-mister-retro-controller-adapter/|4dapter: Retro Controller Adapter]] by [[https://www.tindie.com/stores/timville/|Timville]], which is an all-in-one adapter that supports original **NES**, **SNES**, **Genesis** and **Nintendo 64 (N64)** controllers.
+{{:4dapter-side1.jpeg?300|}} {{:4dapter-side2.jpeg?300|}}
+> Note: Make sure to select the Firmware Option -> **Batocera/Retroarch Optimized** at checkout
+> Note: NES, SNES and Genesis controllers are automatically configured, Nintendo 64 controllers do require a **manual remap** according to the diagram below
+{{::n64-mapping.jpg?800|}}
 ==== SNES/NES GPIO controllers ====